Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Brae Route Proposal Details

Name and address of authority or organisation promoting the proposal: Scottish Executive

Proposal Name Milltimber Brae Route Name of Planner AWPR Managing Agent Dual two lane carriageway Special Capital Cost £265m to £365m Road with grade separated Annual junctions forming a key Estimated Total Public Sector revenue - Proposal Description component of the Modern Funding Requirement support Transport System as identified in Present Value - the MTS STAG Part 1. of costs Scottish Executive (81%) £265m to £365m Funding sought from Aberdeen City Council (9.5%) Amount of Application (Predicted Out-turn Cost) Council (9.5%)

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Background Information Aberdeen is the urban centre of North-East . The existing trunk road network runs through Aberdeen, with the local road network entering the city radially. The existing highway infrastructure in many areas is significantly constrained, with the trunk road bridge across the River Dee being unable to accommodate heavy goods vehicles and the trunk road through Aberdeen having a number of traffic signal controlled junctions and at grade roundabouts. In addition, over much of its length the trunk road is on a steep vertical alignment and is closely bounded by a mix of Geographic Context residential, leisure and commercial premises. These various constraints result in diversion by drivers onto local roads, causing further congestion across the network. The study area straddles the Aberdeenshire/Aberdeen City Council boundary and comprises primarily of Aberdeen’s rural hinterland although it passes close to or through several built up areas within the city boundaries. The study area crosses the River Dee Special Area of Conservation and River Don (District Wildlife Site). The study area passes close to Aberdeen Airport and crosses the Aberdeen to Inverness railway line. The study area comprises farmland and urban areas which are primarily industrial or residential. The radial routes which the study area crosses are primarily commuter routes connecting the urban areas to the west of the city centre Social Context and west of Aberdeen with the city. The main trunk roads are the A90 which runs from north to south and the A96 which heads west. Congestion within Aberdeen has become of increasing concern, in terms of both environmental impacts associated with congested traffic and with the economic impact on areas north of Aberdeen. Economic activity within the study area is primarily agricultural. There are industrial estates at and in the south, Westhill and Kirkhill on the Economic Context western fringes and and Blackdog in the north. Aberdeen Airport is located adjacent to Kirkhill Industrial Estate at in the west of the city. In built up areas, the main economic activity is that associated with residential areas, such as shops, restaurants and hotels. Economic activity is adversely affected due to complex journeys and increasing and unreliable journey times through the city. This affects both Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

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Planning Objectives

Objective Performance against planning objective The planning objectives are detailed in the MTS and WPR STAG Part 1 Assessments. The AWPR objectives are grouped into the five Government Objectives and are detailed at the end of this Assessment Summary. These objectives are grouped into three categories below for assessment as planning objectives. Acceptability and Participation Public consultation was held in March/April 2005. The results of the consultation (Objective AP1) are contained in a separate public consultation report. Deliverability Refer to the Implementability Appraisal and Government Objectives for Transport (Objective D1) in this STAG Assessment. Reduce Congestion The Milltimber Brae Route attracts good traffic flows but less than the Pitfodels (Objectives EV3, EV4, EA4, IT3, IT4, IT5, AB4) and Murtle options. Being located further westwards of the city, it is not as good at providing relief to the city as the Murtle and Pitfodels options. Improve Economic Activity The route provides a longer connection between proposed rail freight transfer (Objectives EA3, EA4, IL3, IL4, IP2) depots, industrial estates and businesses, Park and Ride car parks, road and air links, than the Murtle and Pitfodels options, with a lower reduction in journey times and costs. This makes the route less attractive and is highlighted in the lower volumes of traffic using the route. Although the route will facilitate the reallocation of road space to more appropriate priority forms of transport and integration with other public transport measures proposed in the MTS, the residual volume of traffic on the existing roads is generally greater than with the Murtle and Pitfodels options. The route provides an attractive link from residential areas on the periphery of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to the industrial estates and main employment areas on the periphery of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, reducing the need to travel through the city centre, albeit less attractive than the Murtle and Pitfodels options. Enhance Safety A consistent, high quality route is provided with high capacity junctions to (SA2, SA3) maximise user safety. There is a reduction in traffic levels on the existing road networks thereby reducing the risk of accidents, although this is not as great as with the Murtle and Pitfodels options Rationale for selection or rejection of proposal

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Implementability Appraisal The scheme length and earthworks information are provided for the entire route. The other information is provided for the Southern and Western Section where options are being considered.

Scheme Length 33.2km

Junctions (Southern Section) All directions at Charleston All directions at A93 All directions at A944

Local Routes Passes above B9077, above former Deeside Railway Line and below A93, and above A944.

Earthworks Likely import of 1,545,745m3 of acceptable material required. Embankments at (c.15m), Craigingles Wood (c.15m), Milltimber Brae (c.15m), Foggieton (c15m) and North Technical Westfield (c.30m). Excavation expected at Hill of Blairs (c.20m), Hill of Milltimber (c.17m), Upper Beanshill (c.25m) and Craiglug (c.15m). The main technical/financial risk associated with this route is related to earthworks costs as no ground investigation information is available for the section between Banchory Devenick and Countesswells. It is estimated that approximately 3,400,000m3 of landscape fill requires to be disposed of or reused within the works.

Structures Viaduct crossing of River Dee, of total length approximately 310m with main span of approximately 110m. Crossing is approximately 16m above flood plain level. Former Deeside Railway maintained by underpass (c.95m). The key technical challenge will be the design and construction of the River Dee crossing in order to avoid impact on the River Dee SAC. No temporary or permanent supports are permitted within the SAC boundary.

The route is a reasonably conventional greenfield route interfacing with key existing roads at junctions and other roads with access maintained over or under the route, where possible, with bridges. Few departures from standard are anticipated although there are likely to be steep gradients approaching the A93 from the north.

There is a risk relating to programme as the route has not been developed to the same level as the Murtle Route. It is

Page 4 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Implementability Appraisal anticipated that this will add at least one year to the programme with the earliest completion date being 2011. Any delay beyond this date will affect the scheme cost estimate due to additional construction inflation. Operation of the route will be undertaken through the Scottish Executive term contract for management of the trunk Operational road network or by a PPP concession company. The scheme is likely to be procured as a Design and Build or Public Private Partnership (eg DBFO) project. Funding of the capital costs will be split between the funding partners Scottish Executive (81%), Aberdeen City Council (9.5%) Financial and Aberdeenshire Council (9.5%). The route will be maintained through the Scottish Executive term contract for management of the trunk road network or by a PPP concession company. Public consultation was held in March/April 2005. The results of the consultation are contained in a separate public Public consultation report.

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Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information River Dee SAC Crosses the Dee SAC with qualifying species including salmon, otters and Potential for major cost or negative the endangered freshwater pearl mussel. impact Crossing over the River Dee SAC upstream of Inchgarth reservoir. Potential impacts on tributaries, namely Crynoch Burn (approximately 200m from route at closest point), Murtle Dam which is downstream of the route, Shanna Burn, Burn of Ardoe and Milltimber Burn.

Increased surface water run-off due to impermeable road surface may result in detrimental impacts to water quality/quantity.

Environment Potential for groundwater impacts through or surface water discharges.

Potential for pollution to reach the SAC as a result of runoff from accidental spills.

Potential impacts through noise and vibration, increased sediment flow and potential pollution associated with construction activities.

Mitigation will include adopting measures and design solutions to control noise and vibration and sediment run off during construction; and ecological mitigation and sustainable drainage systems during operation. Special Needs Residential Facilities Camphill Estate residential facility for children 230m west of the route at Potential for major cost or negative Milltimber Brae. There are approximately 60 pupils at Milltimber. Route is impact elevated approximately 10m high located immediately east of Milltimber Brae. Potential impacts due to noise and vibration, visual impacts, air quality and during construction.

Page 6 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information Land Use (property impacts) Potential for major cost or negative 35 properties require demolition including 18 at Milltimber. impact Approx 200m from Storybook Glen. Approx 100m from the International School. Close proximity to Kippie Lodge. Close proximity to urban areas. Impacts on agriculture along the length of the route. Noise and Vibration During operation, traffic movement along the route would result in an Potential for moderate cost or increase in traffic noise to properties. This has been estimated as: negative impact • 49 properties within 50m • 88 properties within 100m • 163 properties within 200m • 240 properties within 300m

Sensitive receptors include the International School. (360 Pupils)

Noise reductions along Anderson Drive and other current commuter routes and city streets due to reduced traffic volumes.

Mitigation such as low noise surfacing, bunds and noise barriers will be employed where appropriate.

Please also refer to the Special Needs Residential Facilities Section.

Page 7 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information Air Quality Potential for minor cost or negative Potential for localised air quality impacts for some properties along the route, impact once operational.

Potential for localised air quality improvements within the city’s designated Air Quality Management Zone and along Anderson Drive and other current commuter routes.

Please also refer to the Special Needs Residential Facilities Section. Water Quality, Drainage and Flood defence Potential impacts on Silver Burn and numerous small field drains. Potential for moderate cost or negative impact Increased surface water run-off due to impermeable road surface may result in detrimental impacts to water quality/quantity.

Soil compaction, realignment of field drains and ditches, culverting of burns and other construction works may potentially affect local drainage systems.

Potential for groundwater impacts through soakaways, disturbance of contaminated land or surface water discharges.

Potential for pollution to reach local waterways as a result of runoff from accidental spills.

Run-off from road drainage may reach local waterways and may result in detrimental impacts to water quality/quantity.

Proposed crossings for all affected watercourses may result in changes to

Page 8 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information local water quantity/flows.

Mitigation such as sustainable drainage systems will be employed. Disruption Due to Construction Potential for major cost or negative Potential for temporary localised minor decreases in air quality due to dust, impact plant and equipment during construction.

Potential for temporary localised increases in noise due to plant, equipment and works during construction.

Short tern potential significant adverse impact on North Deeside Road corridor.

During construction DMRB recognises that impacts are greatest for properties within 100m of the works. This has been estimated as:

• 49 properties within 50m • 88 properties within 100m

Construction of bridge and smaller proposed crossings could result in short term impact through increased sediment flow and potential pollution associated with construction activities.

Short term impacts on landscape and visual amenity during construction.

Mitigation will include adopting measures and design solutions to control

Page 9 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information noise, vibration and sediment run off during construction.

Please also refer to the Special Needs Residential Facilities Section. Biodiversity Crosses over Deeside Railway Line DWS (moderate). Mitigation could be Potential for major cost or negative provided to reduce this impact. impact Route severs connection between two large areas of ancient woodland (total 170ha) Craigingles and Cleanhill wood resulting in habitat loss and profound habitat fragmentation (major). Severe habitat fragmentation and the loss of mature woodland will not be able to be fully mitigated.

Also bisects long established woodland at Culterhouse Road (north of International School) (major). Habitat fragmentation and the loss of mature woodland will not be able to be fully mitigated.

Route would result in direct habitat loss of ancient woodland to the west and north of Milltimber (major). Loss of mature woodland will not be able to be fully mitigated.

Traverses West Hatton DWS at (major). Not entirely- compensatory planting would offset, but loss of mature woodland will not be able to be fully mitigated.

New A96 junction at Craibstone will also result in severe habitat fragmentation for red squirrels and the loss of mature woodland and this will not be able to be fully mitigated

Page 10 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information Skirts southern edge of Hare Moss for 100m which could result in the alteration of the hydrogeological regime and thus the vegetation supported. (moderate). Mitigation could be provided to reduce this impact.

Visual Amenity and Landscape Potential for major cost or negative Construction within a landscape which has a generally high sensitivity and impact quality.

Traverses through Area of Landscape Significance (in Aberdeenshire Local Plan) for approximately 1.4km.

Approximately 31km (93%) of the route lies within Greenbelt.

Please also refer to the Special Needs Residential Facilities Section. Cultural Heritage Potential for minor cost or negative Passes 270m to north east of Eastland House, (Grade C listed). impact Passes 90m east of Kingcausie House (Grade B listed) and sundials(Grade B & C Listed respectivley)

Potential for direct impact upon Beanshill March/Boundary Stone (Grade B listed)

Passes 215m west of Westfield Boundary Stone (Grade B Listed)

Passes 90m west of Quakers (Friends) Burial Ground at Kingswells. (Grade C listed).

Page 11 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information

Passes 700m to west of Kingswells House (Grade B listed) and 225m west of Kingswells Consumption Dyke SAM.

Pedestrians, Equestrians, Cyclists On the basis of currently available information, there is potential for and Community Effects recreational pathways (including bridleways and cycleways) to be directly Potential for moderate cost or impacted through severance or indirectly affected through visual and noise

negative impact disturbance. There is also potential for pedestrian and cycleway access to community facilities to be disrupted. The design will maintain pathways as far as practicable. Vehicle Travellers Over half of the route is bordered by cutting which severely inhibits views. Potential for minor benefit Elsewhere, there is an attractive mixture of open and enclosed views south of the River Dee with a greater variety of long-, medium- and short range views north of the river. North of the river, views are enclosed for the majority of the route by extensive roadside cutting with limited intermittent views restricted to medium-range by mature woodland.

Based on the traffic flows provided, driver stress is estimated to be low.

Page 12 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information Geology and Soils There are no sites of geological interest identified and although some rock Potential for moderate cost or cutting will be required the associated impact would be considered as negative impact negligible.

The potential for made ground contamination is expected to be restricted to the numerous infilled sand pits scattered across the relevant areas of drift deposits beneath the route. The significance of any impact will depend mainly on the specific nature of the infill at each pit.

The route is known to cross peat deposits and the integrity of these may be affected by impact on the quality and /or quantity of their water, if not appropriately mitigated by road construction design.

Groundwater is expected to be at shallow depth in the vicinity of significant watercourses and below other areas of low lying ground. Where road cutting is required in these areas, such that the water table is intercepted, there will be a local reduction in water table levels. This may be significant if local vegetation and habitat, or private water supplies, are dependant on groundwater. Policies and Plans This route does not comply with the line in the draft Aberdeen City Council Does not comply with Local Plans and Aberdeenshire Council local plans. Both local plans anticipated that the WPR would proceed as the Murtle Route, no other route has this benefit.

Accident Savings (PV1) Safety There are slight differences between the routes but the order of savings Minor Benefit across all routes is approximately £4m per annum at 2025.

Page 13 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information AWPR 2010 Flows A90 (S) – A93 20100 A93 – A944 27000 A944 – North Kingswells 30000 North Kingswells – A96 38900 A96 – A947 11200 A947 – A90 (N) 16000 Economy Traffic volumes (2010 AADT) Existing Roads Without With AWPR AWPR King Street at Bridge of Don 33900 31200 (-8%) Market Street 28100 25800 (-8%) 32000 28500 (-11%) Auchmill Road 41300 36500 (-12%) Netherley Road 3400 1700 (-50%) Journey time savings (PV2) £1,015,151,000 Vehicle Operating Costs (PV3) -£29,722,000 User Charges (PV4) -£351,000 Private Sector Revenue Impact (PV5) -£711,000 Public Sector Investment Costs (PV6) £249,701,000 Public Sector Operating Costs (PV7) £7,525,000 Taxation impacts (PV8) £2,456,000 Present Value of Benefits (PV1+PV2+PV3+PV4+PV5) £984,367,000 (Note: Accident Savings PV1 are not included) Present Value of Costs (PV6+PV7+PV8) £259,682,000 Net Present Value (PVB-PVC) £724,685,000 Benefit to Cost Ratio (PVB/PVC) 3.8

Page 14 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route Government’s Objectives for Transport The AWPR objectives are detailed overleaf. These are also the objectives referred to in the Planning Objectives Assessment. Please note that the environmental assessment covers the southern and western corridors only, except for property counts which relate to the entire scheme. The environmental assessment is split into categories included in DMRB Volume 11. In addition, separate assessments describing the cumulative impacts on the River Dee SAC and a general assessment of impacts on special needs facilities are included. The individual categories do not contain reference to these impacts to avoid double counting of impacts. The assessment indicates the potential for impacts or benefits prior to mitigation. Objective Assessment Summary Supporting Information Overall Economy Assessment Third highest BCR achieved. Capital expenditure exceeds lowest by £55m - Moderate Benefit £85m. Transport Integration The route provides access between proposed rail freight transfer depots, Moderate Benefit industrial estates and businesses, Park and Ride car parks, road and air links. The route will facilitate the reallocation of road space to more appropriate priority forms of transport and integration with other public transport measures proposed in the MTS. The level of integration will be lower than on the Murtle and Pitfodels options due to the lower volumes of traffic using the route and lower reduction of traffic levels on existing roads. Integration National Transport Targets The route provides access between proposed rail freight transfer depots, Complies to a lesser degree industrial estates and businesses, Park and Ride car parks, road and air links. The route will facilitate the reallocation of road space to more appropriate priority forms of transport and integration with other public transport measures proposed in the MTS. The route attracts lower traffic flows from the city and as such provides fewer opportunities to implement other public transport improvements. However, the route does not constrain traffic growth on the trunk road corridor. Accessibility and Social Inclusion Supports development of public transport improvements as proposed within Moderate Benefit Modern Transport System to a slightly lesser degree than the Murtle or the Pitfodels options. Change in Severance – Global Impact Route reduces severance within city, and reduces severance between Accessibility and Social Inclusion Moderate Benefit destinations currently reached via Aberdeen.

Change in Severance – Local Impact Introduces severance at Milltimber, and creates severance at Countesswells Moderate Negative Impact Road.

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Acceptability and Participation AP1 The strategy will be developed through public participation and be endorsed by the Community.

Deliverability D1 The strategy will be achievable, both practically and financially, and demonstrate best value.

Environmental Objectives EV3 - To reduce the impact of traffic, including in particular HGV traffic, on Aberdeen and the surrounding area whilst incurring minimal damage to the natural environment.

EV4 - To contribute towards reducing air pollution problems, particularly in the city centre where the problems are greatest.

Economic Objectives EA3 - To provide access between proposed rail freight transfer depots, industrial estates and businesses, Park and Ride car parks, road and air links, to ensure journey times and costs are minimised.

EA4 - To reduce congestion and remove the bottleneck in the Trans European Network thereby increasing the reliability of journey times through and around the City, helping to limit the effects of peripherality nationally and internationally.

Safety Objectives SA2 - To provide a consistent, high quality, efficient and effective route with a minimal number of high quality, high capacity junctions to maximise user safety.

SA3 - To reduce the traffic levels on the existing road networks thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

Integration Objectives IT3 - To produce a consistent standard of route that will bypass the city from A90 (North) to A90 (South) and attract nonessential traffic away from Aberdeen and inappropriate minor routes.

IT4 - To allow the reallocation of road space to more appropriate priority forms of transport.

IT5 - To provide access between proposed Park and Ride car parks.

IL3- To provide good accessibility to the land required for the sustainable development of Aberdeen

Page 16 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Alternative Routes STAG Part 1 Assessment Milltimber Brae Route IL4- To provide an attractive link from residential areas on the periphery of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to the industrial estates and main employment areas on the periphery of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, reducing the need to travel through the city centre.

IP2- To produce a route which will improve access to employment and generate job opportunities thereby contributing to the social inclusion policies of both Councils.

Accessibility Objectives AB4- To significantly reduce the level of traffic in Aberdeen without reducing accessibility to or within the city.

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